I have been seeing Dr. Kolnik for numerous years. He has never been anything but friendly, professional, knowlegeable, and prompt. I highly recommend him to friends and family. His front desk staff (Bea) is also very accommodating, knowledgeable and professional when it comes to the administrative aspects like billing, appointments, ordering contacts, etc. Check Dr. Kolnick out on zocdoc.com which has verified reviews from patients who visited him and he has a solid well-deserved 5 stars. Another benefit of this office is the fashionable glasses they sell. The eyeglass professionals spend the time and effort to help you select the best glasses that are right for you. For a long time I hated the way I look in glasses but they're always able to help me find a pair that I love to wear and feel good in. Lastly, there is abundant parking out front. read more

I assume if you're reading this sentence that 1) you've been to an optometrist before and 2) your eyesight is sufficient to read this sentence. If you've never been to an optometrist, this review is for an eye doctor. If your eyesight sucks or you moved to a new area and need a checkup (as I did and needed), then other reviews here should testify to the longevity of this doctor and his positive impact on his patients. Me, included. Come back to this review after you see him and let me know if you can read this sentence clearer. I think you will. read more

Love love love Newton Optica ... This is a great office Super efficient and friendly staff ! It may be 5 years since your last appointment and they will treat you as if they saw you just yesterday !! Dr Kolnik is my favorite always on time ...A complete professional as well as a congenial gentleman .. I will never go anywhere else Thanks Guys read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Kolnick. What a generous, caring Doctor. We were visiting family for Christmas, and due to a FedEx mixup, my son's order of contact lenses has not been delivered before he left home in Brooklyn. I emailed Dr. Kolnick on CHRISTMAS DAY asking if he would accept my son's prescription and sell us enough lenses to get him through the holiday. He emailed back within minutes to tell us Absolutely! The very next morning his assistant called us to notify the contacts were waiting for us at the front desk. On our arrival we tried to pay for them, but the staff insisted there was no charge! Who gives this kind of service anymore?? We don't live in the area, so are unable to have our regular optical needs serviced here, but I am recommending Dr. Kolnick extremely highly to all I know here. Thank you so very much!!! read more

I have gone to this place twice so far. First, for an eye exam last Saturday. To begin, I was very glad that I could get this appointment on a near weekend. Very convenient.. moreover, the staff and the optometrist were very accommodating and kind, for example Bia and Dr Dennis Second, yesterday I went there to order the new lenses that I need after my exam. Before going there, I tried two other optometrists that are closer to my house. But those two, unfortunately, did not accept my VSP plan and also did not offer many options. Here, however, they accepted my VSP plan, took a lot of time explaining to me and choosing with me among the different parameters, and eventually ordering my lenses. Once again, I received very good attention and service from two opticians, Bahram and Shirley. So, so far so good. I highly recommend them. read more

This is one of the worst places that I have gone. Not for the doctor, he was fine. Not for the technician that put my glasses together, but be absolutely careful of the prices that they charge you. The quoting department and front desk is terrible. 1st I went to them specifically due to my insurance company, that I made sure that I would get the maximum benefit. They they ignored my current insurance information even though right infront of me they knew what my deductible was for the eye exam. They then will show you glasses, they work up your price and gave me a bill for 750.00 with a discount of 200.00 leaving 550 for everything. I then gasped and said how much did my insurance actually cover. Their response, "You have insurance?" Wow! They then processed the order again telling me my new bill was vertically the same, ok, because I added 75$ for transitional lens. Now for the best news ever. Today I get a notice from the insurance company indicating that Optica submitted a claim for 857.00 in full! And in the next box it said what I was supposed to pay!! Wait for it.... $349.20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good doctor, Good product. Avoid and question every price they give you, and then after that call your insurance and verify they are not double dipping!!! read more

I tried calling for an appointment on a Friday seeing if I could get one for that Saturday or next week because I was on my last pair of contacts. Dr. Vilkomer was the one who actually answered my phone. Due to my extremely busy work schedule, the earliest appointment she had available to my schedule was after Thanksgiving. I told her that wouldn't work because I would be out of contacts. She told me she was lucky I was really lucky she was speaking to her because she made an appointment for me the following day at Sat. 10:30 am. They don't normally do exams on Saturday mornings? I also had an issue with my insurance: apparently I am only covered for eye exams once every two years? Either way, I was gonna get the exam whether I had to pay for it or not. Dr. Vilkomer said to me she will do whatever she can to make sure the insurance will reimburse it and not to worry about it. How great is that? On the day of the exam, Dr. Vilkomer was very friendly and nice. She seemed very knowledgable and was very thorough. She asked me what type of contacts I would like and offered me all the above (dailies, monthlies, and biweekly). She didn't have the dailies and monthlies in stock so she had to order them, no big deal. Normally, going to an contact fitting or eye exam, they only give you one pair of contacts to try. She gave me not only one pair of biweeklies to take home that day, but two, because she knew I was out and didn't want me to be out without an emergency pair. How awesome is that? I will definitely see Dr. Vilkomer again at Newton Optica. read more

Great experience all around: 1. Booking appointment: I used Zocdoc and booked online the night before (there was a cancellation), which was extremely easy and convenient 2. Front desk staff: friendly and helpful. They didn't do the usual "you really should buy your contacts from us" like a lot of places do. It was very unassuming ("when you're ready, we'll have them for you"), which was refreshing. 3. Doctor: Dr. Kolnik was knowledgeable, personable, and friendly and answered my questions thoroughly. 4. Logistics: easy to get to, plenty of parking, no wait once I filled out the paperwork Highly recommend! read more

***UNPROFESSIONAL, INSENSITIVE.... He gave me contacts that I cannot see clearly out of and refused to see me further after 3 visits to give me an appropriate prescription. I'm a senior citizen, if it matters. I felt as if he had already got my money and just wanted to get rid of me at that point. He also overcharged me by quite a bit and I had to go to my insurance company to get my money back. He was abrupt and sarcastic the 3 times that I had seen him. I told him that I had already tried a certain brand before and that it was not effective. He ignored me and gave me the trial pair anyway. I heard him say "I'm not going to try a hundred contact lenses that's for sure" in the other room. He rushed me out each time that I saw him. He said the second time I had seen him to follow up- "I'm not going to try every single contact lense!!" and that I was probably meant to wear glasses. (I had been wearing contacts for many years) I feel as if I have been treated with much disregard! I am now stuck without appropriate contact lenses - with my insurance already used up! read more

I just saved $400 by buying my glasses here! I have EyeMed insurance, and they helped me get the best deal. I walked out of the previous eyeglasses store, even though I loved the glasses. Came here instead and to my amazement, they had the exact designer glasses for a much better price. Great service, professional, and very informative about the different types of progressive lenses. Plenty of free parking, easy to reach, and nice atmosphere in the store. Next year I'll try getting my eye exam here too. read more

Being a patient anywhere is tricky, and there is a lot to weigh when thinking about the overall patient experience. Dr. Kolnik is a fantastic eye care provider; he is a good listener, thorough, intelligent, and a has a lot of knowledge and advice to share- all sound and has been a huge help. I've also been able to make appointments with him in a short amount of time compared to the average Doctor's office. However, his front desk has made multiple mistakes when I've used them to order contact lenses. They do not contact me about late shipments, they've given me the wrong contact lenses, they are unaware of what is in stock, and more recently I used my FSA card for reimbursement of a contact lens purchase there, and I needed to email the office back given the receipts they provide do not provide enough information for reimbursement. I will continue to see Dr. Kolnik but will not be making other purchases there. read more

As a 40-something guy, I was apprehensive about needing glasses for the first time and not looking forward to the exam. I'm very grateful to Dr. Kolnik for making this relaxing, even enjoyable. Dr. Kolnik quickly and thoroughly took me through the exam, explaining as we went what we were doing and what the results said about my eyesight. He is a very easy-going doctor who put me at ease and made me grateful to know him. I recommend Dr. Kolnik highly to my friends and family. read more

I have been going to Dr Vilkomir for 2 years. Over the years, I had gone to numerous eye doctors, until I found her! She is very friendly and makes you feel at ease. As a contact wearer, I am always afraid of having any eye problems, so I call her with all my crazy questions and she is eager to offer her advice without laughing at me! She is very thorough, knowledgeable and answers all your questions. She sincerely cares about all her patients. The store is very chic, and has some of the best brands around! read more

My wife and I have been going to Dr Kolnik for years. He is Kind, professional and thorough. In honesty I think his eyeglass frame prices are a little high but I buy them from him because I want his business to thrive and stay in the neighborhood......yeah, he is that good. read more

I went to Dr. Schnieder for my first eye doctor appointment. She was extremely helpful and explained everything thoroughly throughout the whole exam. She was very nice and humored me through all my questions! Dr. Schnieder was very attentive to all of my needs and my budget. She helped me find a pair of glasses that were appropriate for my needs and budget. I would highly recommend Dr. Schneider to anyone looking! read more

NOTMyEyeDr! Had been willing to pay 3 X the amount for glasses because I presumed a small, independent business would be there when I needed help. Recently tried to visit but the door was locked with employees inside. A notice said to call for an appointment. Called many times and always got a recorded message they were helping other customers. Website suggests sending an email, but they ignored it. Maybe if I had written that I wanted to spend another $1500 they would have responded. Walked a short distance from there to Pearle Vision and was immediately greeted as if I had been a life-long customer, even though I had never been there before. The MyEyeDr/Optica combination seems to be the worst of both worlds: no service and highly inflated prices. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Kolnik for many years...as has been my whole family. He has been and remains a "5-Star" eye doctor. As good as it gets. read more

Staff completely unprofessional! Wasted my time! After calling to schedule and confirm my appointment with the front desk staff and sharing my insurance information I was told that "I was all set". Once I arrived for my appointment the front desk staff informed me that they no longer accept my insurance and they hadn't for some time. The time between scheduling and my actual appointment was less than a week. They confirmed that at the time of making my appointment they didn't accept my insurance. The staff was very un-apologetic and unprofessional is this instance. Due to their incompetence I requested a compromise but again was turned down. Needless to say, this office has lost my business. Good luck read more

The profit driven motive is clear. Unnecessary testing and overpriced glasses. Great disappointment to see the change in practice of this optometrist whom we admired and used for many years. read more

I am not a client of Newton Optica but would be after receiving the best customer service anyone could ask for. Let me just say that I'm practically blind--have a very strong contact prescription--and thus it is basically impossible to find contacts in my strength without special ordering. I found myself in a bit of a pickle as I ran out of lenses and couldn't get to my eye doctor. I called about five different places who couldn't help and seemed disturbed at my request to purchase some spare contacts. When I called Newton Optica they were friendly, accommodating and totally saved me--as they ended up having some samples in my strength. Since I'm not a patient they didn't have to help me out--but they did and I'm very grateful. Based on the other reviews prior to mine it appears that my experience was by no means an anomaly. read more

I had a very bad experience. .I was very clear while booking my appointment that I specifically wanted prescription for glasses.I repeated my request before my appointment too. Given my ignorance about how these tests are conducted, and lack of communication from the doctor I was tested for both glasses and lenses. Now I am stuck with no insurance money left towards my glasses. I agree that I should have pointed it out too but I feel it was unfair towards me and an unnecessary confusion created for me to have to make a decision to pay either $130 for lens examination to get new glasses or have lens exam covered under my insurance with no glasses. Will not go to the clinic again . Need to find a new place which will make my doctors visit less painful for me read more

Who knew getting a new prescription for sunglasses could be such fun? Modern, shiny and fully stocked, this optical shop is a Gucci girl's dream. I ended up here after being totally frustrated w/ the nearby mall chain optical shop and their crappy frames and rookie eye exams. Say hello to Dr. Stephen Kolnik -- thorough, professional, and dare I say charming (love his soft South African accent). So glad he took my insurance without a problem. Anyone care to guess what I spent on my fabulous new designer frames, anti-glare and scratch resistant lenses? I'll never tell. read more

All of the people who work here are competent, patient and kind. I had some very tricky issues with fitting my glasses (I'm a difficult fit) and they couldn't have been more helpful. Their attitude is "lets see what I can do to help." It really made a difference to me that they were so positive about keeping at it. And they sell fantastic frames!! A wonderful assortment. I recommend them very highly! read more

I absolutely hate having my eyes checked (something about lights and machines with pointy bits next to my precious peepers is just unsettling), but this was an absolutely fantastic experience. Dr. Vilkomir is professional, comforting, and very personable. I felt cared for and understood when describing my vision problems, and I feel she did an excellent job giving me the most accurate diagnosis possible. The office staff is very friendly and accommodating. When I experienced insurance issues, they spent time sorting my coverage out for me. When it came time to choose my frames, they opened their entire inventory for me to peruse. They're honest, and always ready with a suggestion. My husband booked an appointment himself upon my glowing review :) This is a top-notch place, and I'll certainly be here again! read more

I want to thank Dr. Kolnik and his staff for their kindness. I am visiting family for the weekend and forgot to bring my contacts and glasses. I had almost given up after trying many opticians in the Newton area, who refused to help me get a few contacts, even though I have a prescription from my Dr. I called Newton Optica as a last ditch effort, and Bia at the front desk was not only friendly, but also understanding, accommodating and efficient. After I emailed my prescription, she spoke to Dr. Kolnik and called me right back to let me know that they would be able to get me some contacts to get me through the weekend. When I went to pick them up, they didn't even charge me for the three pairs. Though I did not get a chance to meet the Dr., any doctor this kind and understanding is a doctor that cares and is not just out there to get your money. And in my book, that is always a good doctor. Thank you again! read more

For anyone looking for a professional, yet personable, environment for quality eye care, Newton Optica is an excellent choice. I was very impressed by the the store itself -the design is ultra chic, and the selection is great- all modern styles, nice variety. Dr. Vilkomir is super friendly and makes you feel completely at ease. I would definitely recommend the office to anyone, and will heading back there myself for another pair of sunglasses! read more

See my previous review for Target Optical for some background info. Newton Optica was the "other" optometrist's office that I went to after my bad experience at Target. I've been going to Dr. Kolnik for as long as I can remember, at least the last 18 years. I only went elsewhere because I live a bit farther now and Dr. Kolnik also happens to be off on my day off. I will never make the mistake of going anywhere else again. Of note, while ordering glasses there recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Holly Schneider. I haven't seen her for an appointment yet, but after meeting her I will have zero hesitation about scheduling with her in the future. read more

After reading the reviews on yelp while looking for a new eye doc I wanted to give this place a try, and I am so glad I did. Dr. Vilkomir is very thorough, professional, and so nice! She did a complete eye exam, discussed my options for contacts (I wanted to switch to a lens that I could wear overnight), and was able to answer all the questions I had about anything eye related. You can tell she genuinely cares about your eye health. Pretty awesome. read more

Very easy! In and out! The doctor was thorough, attentive and very efficient. Did not have to wait to be seen or checked out, which is a rarity now days. Also picked out a great pair of sunglasses on the way out. Will definitely be back again! read more

I have been going to Dr. Kolnik for years - he is a true professional - welcoming (basket of toys for kids so it's even easy to bring little ones for your eye exam) and knowledgeable. And Newton Optica has a great customer service with a terrific selection of eyeglass frames - they will even text you when contact lens order is in. Fantastic customer service. Highly recommend. read more

I was very happy with my eye appointment with Dr. Kolnik. He was very thorough and was right-on with the prescription I needed.

Dr.Kolnik and his staff are wonderful. Dr.Kolnik is efficient and funny and keeps me entertained enough to get through an eye exam.

Superb service. The right of arm of my specs broke on the way to work this morning. On my way to lunch I stopped to see if I could get some help. This is not my optometrist or where I buy my specs. The greeting was warm and friendly. I was helped immediately and they were able to do a fantastic repair. They did not even charge me. What an amazing experience. I would recommend them after this single interaction without hesitation. If they took care of me like this I can only imagine how well patients and regular customers are looked after. read more

I have had to wear glasses for many years now and dread to go get my eyes checked, as I cannot stand having to go through the process of an eye exam and then having to buy a new pair of glasses. That is until I went to Newton Optica. The outstanding doctor, Dr. Vilkomir, was very professional and at the same time very courteous in making sure I understood what was being done and why. She took the time to explain to me what was wrong and recommended a few ways that could help me with my eye problems. After an incredibly warm and pleasant eye exam I found myself in the extremely capable hands of the great staff who were more than eager to help me find the perfect pair of glasses for me. The selections were vast and amazing as the frames ranged from completely conservative to sheik and modern and available in all price ranges. The staff took the time to explain all the different brands and made recommendations to me about what they felt would look and feel good for me. I have never been to a place like this before as it felt like the staff was there for me and only me. They took the time and effort to make sure that I was happy and 100% sure of my purchase. I will never go to another place for my Optometry needs and I recommend that you check it out as well. read more

Came to Newton Optica to get an eye exam, the doctor was very professional and on top her game. She performed the eye dilation exam and checked my vision. What's different about Newton Optica is that throughout the whole exam the doctor was explaining what she was doing and helping me understand why she was checking the things she was checking. Overall the staff is very friendly, a great selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses and the service is top notch. read more

Really great experience. I saw Dr. Vilkomir today for a second opinion regarding a questionable prescription that I received from a different local eye doctor. She took me through the full eye exam and was extremely thorough during the refraction process. I'm very confident that my new prescription is accurate now. Dr. Vilkomir did an excellent job and was very concerned with making sure that my prescription was correct and that I was happy. She is very personable and professional. The rest of the staff is great as well. Everyone was very friendly. The facility is quite nice. My wife and I will be switching to Newton Optica for our annual eye exams. read more

Newton optica has the widest range of glasses that I have seen in newton! The people working there are very knowledgable and make the entire experience fun. I highly recommend them! read more

What can I say- the front store has some of the worst customer service I've ever come across. I wanted to talk to someone about my prescription and I was promised a detailed email would be sent to me promptly- 4 days later, nothing. I called again, got out on hold for 10 minutes, then hung up on. I ordered glasses, they lost the prescription, keep telling me to be patient for them to come in then admitted 8 weeks later someone had lost it. Dr. Kolnik is great. The people in front are either incompetent or just don't care. read more

I could not agree more about Dr. kolnik. I am a physician and he has taken care of my 3 children as well as me and my wife. He is incredibly knowledgable, kind, patient and excellent. Couldnt ask for better. read more

Today was my first visit with Doctor Kolnik at Newton Optical. I needed to find a new eye doctor because the place I used to go to for years closed suddenly and the place I tried last year left me highly unimpressed. My employer, who I receive vision insurance from, gave me a book with suggested optometrists in the area who accept my insurance and I was checking online reviews and I was very impressed with what I read about this particular doctor so I made an appointment. I can tell you my experience mirrored what I'd read from the many happy reviewers. Dr. Kolnik is very professional, he moved things along at a fast pace but I didn't feel rushed. I was actually very surprised by how quickly I was in and out, but he still managed to do everything he needed to do and answered all my questions. Also, I'm not sure if it's a new technology or they just use a better machine than the places I've gone in the past, but that thing that shoots the air into your eye seemed to be less forceful with the air pressure and therefore not as scary (big plus). The doctor was very understanding when I was nervous about that part and didn't get aggravated and snippy like the doctor I saw last year did. I can also say the receptionist comes across very kind, knows exactly what she's doing, and provided excellent customer service with check out, and ordering contact lenses. This was definitely the best experience at the eye doctor I've ever had! See you next year! read more